GIRLS IN STEM
TURNING INTRESTS INTO JOBS
Although women have been leading in many career paths and jobs, they still remain a minority in the field of STEM. Studies show that young girls who are inspired by science as toddlers, tend to lose their interest as they grow up due to lack of female role models in the field of STEM. It is essential to encourage these little girls to pursue a career in STEM by highlighting the contributions of women in different STEM pathways. Famous female scientists like Elizabeth Blackwell, Nettie Stevens, Lise Meitner, Katharine Burr Blodgett , Florence Seibert and Cecilia Payne often go unnoticed as they are not mentioned in school textbooks and other academic outlets. We plan to invite inspiring women leaders in STEM to navigate and help these young female scientists to pursue a career in STEM. Little girls should know their voice and knowledge matter in the field of scientific development.
UNDERPRIVILEGED COMMUNITIES IN STEM
LENDING A HELPING HAND
As a community, we recognize our privilege to have access to so many STEM-driven facilities and organizations. In fact, we even have programs at our school that are dedicated to teaching different STEM related subjects towards students. However, many younger students do not get to inexperience such privileges due to low-income households, environment, and school district. These students advance through their education without the encouragement to look into any form of STEM related subject, which can be a loss for them, especially because so many of these students have unseen potential to excel. Currently, science and tech fields are dominated by White and Asian males, while many minorities are in struggling school districts that cannot provide the necessary materials to what can be considered basic STEM essentials (laptops, lab rooms, etc.) These students will eventually fall behind in what can be considered a rapidly-developing technological economy. As a group, we hope to provide some form aid through donations and if we can get students interested enough, we can also provide information on other programs that we think will be able to help push the student's interest further. Our future does not rely solely on one group of people, and it is important to expand the horizons of science to underrepresented groups that are not typically represented by STEM.
WORKING IN DEVELOPING COUNTIRES
WORKING TOWARDS A BETTER TOMORROW
To construct and sustain the growth of every prosperous nation the knowledge of STEM is necessary. From medical scientists who create disease therapies to civil engineers who plan and construct the infrastructure of a country, every part of human life is focused on scientists and engineers' discoveries and inventions. As its position is becoming increasingly important in the future, the significance of STEM today should not be underestimated. The technology generated today is transforming the lives of people at a pace faster than ever before. Consequently, embracing modern scientific science and technologies is important for countries trying to decrease their rate of poverty. These countries can strengthen their economy, health care system and infrastructure by doing so. As all facets of society are influenced by this, the role of STEM in developing countries is of critical importance. We acknowledge that many students living in developing countries do not have the ability to receive STEM education, although they are very eager to enhance their lives through a STEM-related profession. Therefore, one of the main goals of this non-profit is to help students in developing countries to find free STEM resources and programs.
REPRESENTATION IN STEM
POC IN STEM
In our everyday lives and throughout the world we experience diversity. The amount of cultural backgrounds, languages, and capabilities found within a variety of individuals are of immense importance as it will allow for representation in positions of change. It's integral that there be representation within careers and fields because it would offer minorities and people of color to gain advantageous strides in the fight for racial equality. We as FSL believe that everyone regardless of gender, race, age, economic and social statuses has the opportunity to engage in STEM. We firmly believe in a diverse STEM field and we will reach to those that find themselves unable to pursue interests within STEM. As a non-profit organization we will pave the way for fundamental changes in racial disparity in the STEM workforce among minorities when it comes to educational opportunities and the ability to pursue higher education.
